Medal: Niccolo Piccinino 1440 - 1900

This 15th-century medal by the Italian artist Pisanello, known as the "Medal: Niccolo Piccinino," depicts a profile portrait of the condottiere Niccolò Piccinino, a prominent military leader. Cast in silver, the medal showcases Pisanello's mastery of Renaissance portraiture, capturing Piccinino's likeness with striking detail. The medal's inscription, encircling the portrait, identifies the subject and his titles, providing valuable historical context. This remarkable work of art is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.